For colleges and universities, proof of graduation is the transcript that indicates which courses were completed, when, and what grade was earned. To make sure your transcripts are adequate, you'll need to include the right information.

What children should be taught in high school is regulated in part by the state in which they live but is primarily driven by the knowledge and skills that colleges and universities want incoming students to have.

The cost of college has gone up nearly 51% over the last 10 years, and continues to rise. Feeling overwhelmed? Never fear, the College Savings Plans Network is here to help you learn more about 529 college savings plans--an easy and convenient way to save for higher education.

Each year, thousands of students across the nation begin their preparations for collegiate studies. As you regard your own college-bound student, there are several ways you can help ensure he or she has the best possible college experience.

The decision to drop out usually involves a series of "shocks" that have a negative cumulative effect. They often can be simplified down to a single term: loneliness, alcohol, study skills, and time management (the LAST list).

With well over 25,000 programs in operation nationwide, nonpublic schools are an option for parents across the country. The sheer variety of schools can enable families to find the best educational match for students' talents and interests.

If you have a child going off to college in the near future, you've probably already started thinking about the "worst" that can happen. Well, I have some good news . . . college isn't as scary as you might think!

Tutoring has obvious advantages to struggling students--to whatever degree that struggle may be. We spoke with Chuck Cohn, founder and CEO of Varsity Tutors, for his take on the role of tutors in education, how parents might evaluate their child's need for one, and what to look for during the search process.

Although the most common vehicle used to save for college is a 529 college savings plan, only 62% of families are familiar with them and the financial benefits of saving early. What are you waiting for? The earlier you start, the more you can save!

Some insider insights regarding balancing your family's finances--more important than ever when planning and paying for college! From the book Mastering the Mommy Track: Juggling Career and Kids In Uncertain Times by Erin Flynn Jay.

In the college search, you're helping your student take his or her education--and life--to the next level. But this step doesn't come without a high cost, being one of the most important investments of one's life.

We talked with author J.D. Rothman (The Neurotic Parent's Guide to College Admissions) about what anxious parents can do to help their kids in the college search, plus dealing with the alchemy that is Ivy League admissions.

In this excerpt from her book Getting Over Not Getting In, Allison Singh gives dejected students some perspective. It's a good piece of advice to keep on hand, should your son or daughter receive that dreaded thin envelope . . .